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M26.37

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Excessive interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

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Also Known As

Excessive intermaxillary vertical dimension of fully erupted teethLoss of occlusal vertical dimension of fully erupted teeth

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

M26.3
  • • embedded and impacted teeth (K01.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code M26.37 represents excessive interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth. This code falls under the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code M26.37?

ICD-10-CM code M26.37 is "Excessive interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

Is M26.37 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, M26.37 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can M26.37 be coded with other codes?

M26.37 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in M26.3

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

M26.30Unspecified anomaly of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teethM26.31Crowding of fully erupted teethM26.32Excessive spacing of fully erupted teethM26.33Horizontal displacement of fully erupted tooth or teethM26.34Vertical displacement of fully erupted tooth or teethM26.35Rotation of fully erupted tooth or teethM26.36Insufficient interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth (ridge)M26.39Other anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth

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Code Information

CodeM26.37
BillableYes
ParentM26.3
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)